Make every contact count

Engaging patients in their oral and general health is an essential part of the oral healthcare team’s role today. Tackling the big issues during dental appointments may seem daunting, but professionals can have a significant impact on their patients’ wellbeing.

I will be exploring this topic in more detail from within the Oral Health Theatre on Friday, March 22. “My presentation is about MECC, ‘Making Every Contact Count’. This is a Public Health England initiative and the core messages are to encourage patients to stop smoking, reduce alcohol intake, improve their diet, increase their exercise, and try to lose weight. These are all common risk factors that will impair an individual’s oral and general health.